CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82150
Insurance Median: $113
Cash Discount Price: $80
vs. Medicare Baseline: 17.44x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center is $113. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $80. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 17.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 751 Medical Center Court, Chula Vista, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$80

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$113

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$6.48

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $6.48 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $80 (1235%)

Insurance Median: $113 (1744%)

Cash: $80 (1235% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $113 (1744% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $6.48 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 1744% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1644%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1 - $152	15%
Blue Shield	$1 - $152	15%
Health Net	$1 - $162	15%
Indian Health Council	$1	15%
Interplan	$1 - $152	15%
Medi-Cal	$1 - $162	15%
Molina	$1 - $142	15%
San Diego Pace	$1 - $130	15%
Allianz Global Assistance	$4	62%
Managed Health Network	$4 - $124	62%
Cigna	$5 - $199	77%
Medicare (plans)	$5 - $140	77%
Multiplan	$5 - $130	77%
Aetna	$6 - $156	93%
Community Health Group	$6 - $166	93%
UnitedHealthcare	$6 - $162	93%
California Health And Wellness	$7 - $199	108%
Epic Americas	$115 - $138	1775%
Kaiser	$126 - $142	1944%
County Medical Services	$152	2346%
Humana	$152 - $162	2346%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $80.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 82150.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 82150.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.